How to Show a Movie from Your Phone on a Xiaomi TV: All the Ways to Work

You downloaded a movie on your phone but want to watch it on a big Xiaomi TV? There are at least 5 ways to transfer video from your mobile device to your TV, from wireless technology to wired connections. In this article, we will discuss each method with nuanced settings, possible errors and tips for improving the broadcast quality.

It is important to consider that the choice of method depends on the model of your Xiaomi TV (Mi TV A series, Mi TV P1, Mi TV Q2, etc.), the operating system of the smartphone (Android or iOS), and even the firmware version. For example, older models without Wi-Fi 5 GHz may not support Miracast, and new ones may require an update to work with Apple AirPlay.

We tested all of these on the current firmware in 2026, and we put together checklists to make it quick, so if you have errors like "Device not found" or "No sound," there's a solution section in the article.

1. Wireless broadcast over Wi-Fi (Miracast for Android and AirPlay for iPhone)

The most popular method is to transmit video wirelessly through the air, with Miracast (for Android) and AirPlay (for iPhone) embedded in most modern Xiaomi TVs, a condition that both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network (or the TV must support Wi-Fi Direct mode).

On Android phones (such as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5), use Screen Mirroring and on iPhone, Screen Mirroring. On Xiaomi TV, activate the appropriate mode in the Settings menu → Connection and Sharing → Wireless streaming.

• 📱 For Android: Open "Settings» → «Connected devices» → «Screen broadcast. Choose your Xiaomi TV list.
• 🍎 For iPhone: Swipe up to call "Control Point» → press "Screen replay» → Choose a TV.
• 📺 On TV: Confirm the connection in the window that appears (may be required) PIN-code).

Important: Miracast can delay up to 2 seconds, which is normal for technology. To reduce lag, connect to 5 GHz instead of 2.4 GHz.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models TV (Like Mi. TV 4A 2018) Miracast only works after updating the firmware to the version MIUI TV 3.0+. Check the relevance of the software in the Settings → On TV. → Updating the system.

Telephone and TV connected to the same Wi-Fi network

The TV is on "Wireless broadcast" mode

The phone has activated the screen transfer function (Miracast/AirPlay)

Background applications consuming the Internet (Torrent, cloud synchronization) are closed

Distance between devices not more than 5 meters (for stable signal)

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2. Connection through HDMI-cable (for maximum quality)

If you need to stream a movie in 4K HDR resolution without delay, the best way is to wired HDMI, a method that works even on older Xiaomi TV models that don’t have Miracast support.

You'll need:

• 📱 Adapter for phone: For Android (USB-C/Type-C): adapter USB-C → HDMI (for example, Xiaomi USB-C to HDMI Adapter. for iPhone (Lightning): Lightning adapter → HDMI (Official from Apple or certified).
• 📺 HDMI-cable: better to use version 2.0 or 2.1 support 4K@60Hz.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter to the phone and HDMI-cable - to the adapter and TV (port) HDMI 1/2/ARC).
2. On the TV, select the appropriate signal source (SOURCE button on the remote).
3. The phone may be asked to allow the transfer of images — confirm.
4. Run the movie in any player (such as VLC or MX Player).

⚠️ Note: When you connect your iPhone through an uncertified adapter, the image may flash or no sound.Use only the original Apple MFi accessories.

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If the phone does not detect the TV through HDMI, Try restarting both devices and using the other. HDMI-TV port (preferably) HDMI 2.0).

3. Transmission of the film through USB-flash-drive

If you don’t have an adapter or Wi-Fi, you can copy the movie to the screen. USB-You can play it directly on your TV, and this is a way to do it for large files (like movies in movies). 1080p or 4K), It doesn’t depend on the speed of the internet.

Requirements for the flash drive:

• 💾 Format: FAT32 (file-to-file 4 GB exFAT/NTFS (file-wise >4 GB).
• 📁 Video format: Xiaomi TV supportive MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI (full list of the Settings menu → Support → File formats).
• 🎬 Codecs: H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9. For DTS-The sound may require conversion.

How to reproduce:

1. Copy the film onto a formatted flash drive.
2. Put her on the hook. USB-port on the TV (usually located on the side or back).
3. On the remote, click Home → select File Manager → find your movie.
4. To control playback, use the remote or Mi Remote app.

4.Using DLNA/UPnP (LAN streaming)

DLNA allows you to stream movies from your phone to your TV without a live screen broadcast, instead the phone acts as a server and the TV as a client, a method that is convenient for large media libraries, since it does not require copying files.

How to set up:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Put it on the phone. DLNA-server: 📱 Android: BubbleUPnP, Plex, VLC (built-in). 🍎 iPhone: Infuse, nPlayer.

Media Player

DLNA

Your phone will appear in the list of devices – select it and find the desired movie.

Pros of the method:

• ✅ No sound delay (unlike Miracast).
• ✅ Supported subtitles and multitrack sound.
• ✅ You can stream movies in 4K quality-free.

Cons:

• ❌ Requires setting up the server on the phone.
• ❌ Not all formats are supported (e.g.,.mkv with). DTS may not reproduce).

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DLNA is the best choice for streaming movies in high quality without lags, but requires pre-setting the server on your smartphone.

5. Broadcasting apps (YouTube, Netflix, Kodi)

If the movie is available on online services (for example, YouTube, Netflix, Kinopoisk), the easiest way to use the built-in applications on Xiaomi TV. Many services support the “Cast” function.

How it works:

• 🎥 YouTube: Click the Translation icon in the player → Choose your Xiaomi TV.
• 🍿 Netflix/Disney+: Use the Google Cast feature (if the TV supports Google) TV).
• 📁 Local files: Install Kodi on your TV or VLC and play the films through SMB-network-folder DLNA.

For local files, the Plex application is also suitable:

1. Install Plex Media Server on your phone or PC.
2. Add a folder of movies to the library.
3. On the TV, install Plex and connect to your server.

Tip: If you have a Xiaomi TV on Android TV (such as Mi TV Q1E), install Send Files to TV – this app allows you to quickly transfer files over the local network.

6. Solving common problems

When streaming movies from your phone to Xiaomi TV, you may experience errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

Additional advice:

• 🔄 If Miracast doesn’t work, reset your network settings on your TV: Settings → Network → Reset the network settings.
• 🔊 If there is no sound when broadcasting, check if it is switched off on the phone (sometimes the sound only goes through the phone).
• 📶 For a stable broadcast 4K Wi-Fi router with Wi-Fi 6 support (e.g. Xiaomi) AX6000).

7. Optimization of broadcast quality

To make sure the film is unbraked and in the best quality, follow these guidelines:

• 📶 For Wi-Fi broadcasts: Use the 5 GHz band (less loaded than 2.4 GHz); position the router closer to the TV (or use the Mesh system); disable background downloads (e.g. app updates) on the phone).
• 🎬 For local files: Convert video to H.265 (HEVC) To reduce the size without loss of quality. MP4 instead MKV, If there is a problem with reproduction.
• 🔌 For HDMI: Use the cable. HDMI 2.1 for 4K@120Hz or 8K. In the settings of the TV, turn on Game Mode to reduce delay.

Conversion programmes:

• 🖥️ HandBrake (free, supportive) H.265 and VP9).
• 🖥️ FFmpeg (for advanced users, command to convert to the MP4): ffmpeg -i input.mkv -c:v libx264 -crf 23 -preset fast -c:a aac -b:a 192k output.mp4

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